Tethering an online community for men’s mental health | Addison Brasil

EPISODE 10 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAY

Tethering an online community for men’s mental health | Addison Brasil

 

At 19, Addison Brasil had already lost his brother to cancer and his father suicide. After being in a car accident that left his close friend dead and his own walking ability limited, Addison learned of the importance of channeling grief, trauma, sadness, and anxiety as a man in a hyper-masculine society. As a way to spread awareness on the importance of mental health, Addison Brasil co-founded the men's mental health app 'Tethr' as a way of cultivating a safe and sacred space for men. Listen on for an inspiring conversation on grief, men’s mental health, and the importance of little celebrations.

What inspires Addison to be an advocate for men’s mental health [0:42]Addison’s early 20s and the tumultuous times that came with them [2:11]What Addison felt his father needed to improve his mental health [4:46]How Addison’s app Tether helps build a community for men [6:57]How men respond to other mentally conscious behavior from other men [8:06]How Addison witnessed how the COVID pandemic impacted men’s mental health [8:52]How Tether works [11:20]The importance of celebrating the little good things [14:19]Exploring the micro-opportunities to celebrate [15:36]Why Robin Williams was an inspiration for Addison [17:42]What living healthier today means for Addison [22:18]What Addison would do to his 18 year-old self [22:59]Addison’s parting advice [24:52]

 

CONNECT WITH ADDISON BRASIL

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn |Twitter | Tethr.men

 

CONNECT WITH JARED TALAVERA

Facebook | Instagram |Twitter | Blog

 

HEALTHIER TODAY TEAM

Host: Jared Talavera

Co-host/Voiceover artist: Yani Harris

Assistants: Taneer and Atkia Sadia

Script writer: Brian Ariotti

Audio production: Resonate Recordings.

 

DISCLAIMER

Information from the Healthier Today podcast is for informational purposes only. Please speak to a health professional for specific individual health advice.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.